Month: February 2015
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Mia the Australian Shepherd Can Read — And She’s Not the Only Dog Who Can
Trainer Maureen Ward has taught Mia and other dogs to read cards and follow their directions.
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The Boston Area’s Massive Snow Piles Are Putting Dogs in Danger
Dogs are using the piles to escape their yards, which has area police issuing warnings to owners.
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Do You Have One of the AKC’s Most Popular Dog Breeds?
Labrador Retrievers stay on top of the American Kennel Club's list. Frenchies are up. Pugs are down. Where does your favorite breed stand?
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Purina Speaks Up to Defend Its Beneful Dog Food
A lawsuit alleges that Beneful is responsible for the deaths of up to 4,000 pets. The company spoke up to defend the food.
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Does Your Dog Sleep in the Human Bed? Win a Therapedic Waterproof Mattress Pad
The pad has special features to break down, release, and even repel pet odors and stains.
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MBJungle Raises Awareness About Dog Mental Illness
After struggling with his own mental health, founder David Rogers committed himself to advocating for dogs facing such challenges.
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See the Beautiful Friendship Between a Dog and an Owl
Photographer Tanja Brandt took in a small owl, and the little bird formed a tight bond with her Shepherd. She captured the relationship in a series of stunning pictures.
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BuzzFeed Launches Cute or Not, a Tinder-Like App for Dog Photos
Swipe right for "cute." Or you can swipe left for "not," but do you have the heart to be so mean?
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Man Who Held Dog in Viral Lake Superior Photo Gets New Pup
John Unger welcomes a new dog two years after his beloved Schoep passed away. Say hi to Bear!
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We Chat With Author Saralyn Richard About “Naughty Nana”
Naughty Nana is her beloved Sheepdog and the star of her children's book -- and both teach kids valuable life lessons.
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Actor Jon Bernthal Wants to See a Picture of You and Your Pit Bull
"The Walking Dead" star has joined The Majority Project, a photo campaign to change negative perceptions of Pit Bulls and their owners.
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Monkey the Saint Bernard Tries Out the RuffGrip Dog Leash
This leash promises a non-slip grip and no more rope burns. But is that possible even with a 140-pound Saint Bernard who loves to pull?
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Watch This Amazing Dog Shovel the Snow Off an Ice Rink
Like a true Canadian, Elsa goes to work clearing snow from a backyard ice rink.
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Do You Deceive Your Dog? Study Shows He Knows When You Lie
Japanese researchers say dogs learn not to trust humans who lie. Keep this in mind the next time you promise the park but take your pup to the vet.
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“Home Is Where the HeART Is” Pairs Artists With Adoptable Dogs
For the exhibit, San Francisco Bay Area artists created portraits, which the new family will get to keep, of the pups. See five of our favorites!
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Meet the Pug Who Has Her Own Coffee Shop
Edna's of Asheville takes its name from the owners' prized Pug, who greets customers and helps out with animal rescue fundraisers.
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Purina Goes to Court: Did Its Beneful Dog Food Kill 4,000 Pets?
For years, people have claimed that Beneful has caused severe illness and death in dogs. A class-action suit has been filed in an effort to prove it.
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Christopher Guest PetSmart Spots Channel “Best in Show” Humor
We love these mockumentary-style commercials starring Anna Faris, Jennifer Coolidge, and Michael Hitchcock as obsessive pet parents.
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Have You Ever Complained About a Neighbor’s Barking Dog?
A few years ago, I was the one getting complaints about my dog, so I try to hold my tongue now when someone's dog is driving me crazy.
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Update: Burned and Abandoned Puppies Have Been Adopted!
Thanks to the Lowndes County Humane Society and a dedicated foster family, the Border Collie pups are now thriving in their forever homes.
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Haiku by Dog: It’s Snow Time!
The snow is deep, but the dogs are deeper. More haiku from our philosophical poet-dogs.
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Watch These Adorable Husky Pups Play With a Cute Capybara
JoeJoe is a capybara, the largest rodent on the planet, with a heart and patience to match.
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Dogs in Commercials: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Coldwell Banker's commercial during the Oscars got me thinking about dogs in ads -- starting with that abomination known as Spuds MacKenzie.
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Need a Walking Buddy? Walkzee Will Pair You With a Shelter Dog
Charlie and Cristina Saunders were so inspired by a walk they took with a shelter dog, they're building a website so you can easily do the same.
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Can a Food That Sterilizes Dogs Solve the World’s Stray Problem?
Former PETA chairman Alex Pacheco believes so, and his non-profit group, 600 Million Dogs, has such a food in development.
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Pit Bull-Dachshund Mix Becomes Shelter “Ambassador”
Rami, who hit it big on social media last month, is also in training to become a therapy dog.
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Facebook Followers Help Return Police Dog to His Partner
Thousands of people have followed Ohio police officer Jerry Popp as he hunted for his missing K9, Karson. After two months, the two were reunited.
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Money Talks at the Westminster Dog Show — or Does It?
Rocket the Shih Tzu isn't the only top dog with a wealthy backer, heiress Patty Hearst. Meet other sponsors and see how their investments paid off.
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A Little Dachshund Rescues a Giant Saint Bernard
After Jazzie gets trapped in a muddy ditch, Razor sounds the alarm until someone finally responds -- 18 hours later.
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A Pastry Chef Gives Back by Baking Cookies for Shelter Dogs
After adopting a resource-guarding Basset-Hound Lab from Wayside Waifs, Greg Connally found a delicious way to thank the group.
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